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Jean Cocteau
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean Cocteau
- Marcel Khill endormi, Rangoon, April 22, 1936
- graphite on paper
- Stamped JC lower right, dated 22 Avr and situated Rangoon upper right
- 22,9 x 30,1 cm; 9 x 11 7/8 in.
Provenance
Rolf P. Schwibbe, Zurich
Liliane and Etienne de Saint-Georges, France
Sotheby's, Paris, November 24, 2010, lot 225
Collection Jacques Grange, Paris
Liliane and Etienne de Saint-Georges, France
Sotheby's, Paris, November 24, 2010, lot 225
Collection Jacques Grange, Paris
Exhibited
Baden-Baden, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Jean Cocteau: Gemälde, Zeichnungen, Keramik, Tapisserien, Literatur, Theater, Film, Ballet, May 5-July 30, 1989, no. 36
Venice, Biennale di Venezia, Jean Cocteau : dipinti, disegni, ceramiche, arazzi, letteratura, teatro, balleto, September 4-15, 1989, no. 18
Brussels, Musée d'Ixelles, Jean Cocteau et ses amis artistes, October 12-December 15, 1991
Paris, Centre Georges Pompidou, Jean Cocteau, sur le fil du siècle, September 25, 2003-January 5, 2004, no. 109
Venice, Biennale di Venezia, Jean Cocteau : dipinti, disegni, ceramiche, arazzi, letteratura, teatro, balleto, September 4-15, 1989, no. 18
Brussels, Musée d'Ixelles, Jean Cocteau et ses amis artistes, October 12-December 15, 1991
Paris, Centre Georges Pompidou, Jean Cocteau, sur le fil du siècle, September 25, 2003-January 5, 2004, no. 109
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, taped to the overmount along the upper edge. The left edge is uneven with tiny teethes. There is a minor crease to the upper left corner. The sheet is light stained and there are some scattered small specks of foxing in places, notably along the right edge (not visible when framed). There are a few tiny studio marks along the left edge. This work is in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Annie Guédras.